About this role
My client, a highly regarded specialist legal practice advising on complex and high-value tax, financial and commercial matters, is seeking a hand's on Legal Manager with 9+ years PQE.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop a team of solicitors and paralegals.
- Allocate work, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback and mentoring
- Oversee complex, high-value commercial disputes, civil fraud claims and investigations
- Work closely with Counsel on litigation strategy and case management.
- Oversee urgent interim applications, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal orders
- Lead disclosure exercises, including the use of e-disclosure and AI review technology
- Ensure matters are properly prepared for hearings, trials and enforcement.
- Manage cross-border litigation issues, including jurisdiction, service and enforcement of judgments
- Coordinate Counsel, experts and overseas lawyers
- Help develop Chambers, improve working practices and build the capabilities of the team
About you
Essential
- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with at least 9 years' PQE.
- Strong High Court litigation experience.
- Background in commercial litigation, financial services disputes or civil fraud.
- Experience handling urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal applications.
- Strong disclosure and trial preparation experience.
- Experience of cross-border litigation and enforcement.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
- Previous experience managing, mentoring or developing junior lawyers.
Desirable
- Tax disputes or experience dealing with HMRC.
- Crypto asset disputes, asset tracing and recovery.
- FCA enforcement, sanctions or anti-money laundering matters.
- Group litigation, international arbitration or enforcement of arbitral awards.
- Experience with e-disclosure and AI-assisted review platforms.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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